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Handwriting - joined up writing

ManicMumDay — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:19:58 +0000

When should I encourage my child to try ‘joined up’ writing? Is it something they adopt naturally when they are ready or should they be encouraged to try at any time?

Mummy Mafia - Tales of woe from the playground

admin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:25:44 +0000

Problems with the Mummy Mafia (aka Playground Mafia)? We can’t take a contract out on anyone for you but at least you can rant about it anonymously here and get it off your chest!

There’s always a clan in operation in every playground across the country - expose a mummy mafiosa today - you’ll feel better!

Should children start school later eg age 6?

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:45:47 +0000

I believe this is he case in Scandavian countries and it works really well there and they have excellent levels of education. Does anyone think it work work here? I realise it could be a child care night mare for working parents.

SATS - what are they and when are they?

admin — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:03:50 +0000

Do they take them at the end of Year 2 and Year 6? They haven’t been mentioned at school.

What on earth are Phonemes?

admin — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:02:47 +0000

While you’re at it, what about digraphs?